Nebraska
Title: Licensed Massage Therapist
How do I contact my board?
Nebraska Dept. of Health & Human Services: Massage Therapy
DHHS Licensure Unit Attn: Massage Therapy
PO Box 94986
Lincoln NE 68509
Phone: 402-471-2118
Fax: 402-742-1106
[email protected]
What are the initial licensing requirements in my state?
Obtain 1,000 education hours, pass the MBLEx or NCBTMB exam, submit proof of US permanent residency, and send a copy of school transcripts.
What are the licensing renewal requirements in my state?
Licenses must be renewed every odd-numbered year. Show proof of 16 hours of CE (50% may be completed online). Three CE hours must be in ethics.
How do I look up a license? https://www.nebraska.gov/LISSearch/search.cgi
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen has proposed sweeping tax reforms for the state, and massage therapy is at risk of being unfairly taxed because of it. Massage therapists will be required to start remitting sales tax for the first time since 1986 if this tax reform plan is passed as written. Reach out to the governor and your state senators and request massage therapy to be removed from Governor Pillen's proposed list of tax exemption eliminations.
Nebraska shows support for massage licensure portability and you can too. Send a letter to your representatives today!
The Nebraska legislature introduced Legislative Bill 280, the Massage Compact, in January 2023. The bill will make it easier for licensed massage therapists to work in other jurisdictions. If you believe an interstate license would benefit massage therapists, write a letter to your representatives.
The Nebraska Administrative Code was updated and continuing education hours were amended. Previously, Nebraska massage therapists had to complete 24 hours of CE. The new rule only requires 16 hours of CE and is effective June 7, 2021.